Caring For Your Family One Paw At A Time

Juan De Fuca is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to join our dynamic team! We offer perfect work / life balance on Southern Vancouver Island - practice the highest quality medicine in a modern and well equipped facility, collaborate and case share with experiences colleagues, no after hours or on-call, highly skilled support team, competitive salary and benefits.  Then when you are off - you can enjoy life to its fullest with beaches, mountains, lakes - a perfect blending of city and country for every lifestyle.

To learn more about the practice: Visit us at http://www.jdfvet.com/

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns.
•  Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. 
•  Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
•  Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine. 
• Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. 
• Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the province in which applicant is to be employed.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
• Manages time and tasks appropriately.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

About the Area

We have it all – city or country - we have so many options to enjoy nature!  You can zip to the mountains, beaches, lakes and trails within minutes.  If you want great restaurants, night life and social scene – the city is just 15 minutes away.  Big City?  Ferry ride is all it takes – you can be in Vancouver or Seattle in a few hours!